But I did answer your question Robert. I said that the Earth may be affected by cosmic forces. I do not deny that. How and to what extent, is not clear. While the empty space that makes up the universe expands faster than the speed of light, obviously, the Earth is not expanding at such a rate, and this guys theories do not account logically for plate tectonics. Frankly is it plain hogwash. You didn't answer my question. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of stormcrow60@xmission.com Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 4:51 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Expanding Earth Really Robert? While I may agree there might be a cosmic force that affects the Earth, ie, dark matter, dark energy or what not... the premise of this guys website is to contradict earth plate tectonics and to claim the Earth's surface as we see it today is caused by the expansion of the Earth. If one can believe in todays theories of the expansion of the universe... (let's see the raising of hands folks)... that you use to make your case, then why can't we believe in the theories of geology that prevail today, without introducing some hackneyed theory? I would think most scientists agree with the theory of plate tectonics evem more so than those that agree with the current cosmic expansion theories of the universe. In fact... we see the evidence of plate tctonics all around us. Just look up at the Wasatch Mountains. Anyway... just my two cents worth. Jon